Acton autonomy questioned as fifth town proposal urged
Ward councillor Pat McKenzie calls Acton's bid for autonomy unrealistic and advises Ontario Treasurer against backing a brief by Acton for Actonians. He argues creating a fifth town would require transitional grants to hold taxes, noting Halton Hills' viability and the region's growth plan. He recalls service upgrades and financing steps taken to stabilize Halton Hills and disputes claims of political bloc votes by Georgetown area officials.
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Acton
Hatton
Ward Coun
Pat McKenzie
McKenzie
Ontario
Darcy McKeough
Acton For Actonians
McKeough
Herald
Halton
Actonians
Les Duby
Coun
Peter Marks
Halton Hills
McKenzielso
Actonians’committee
Georgetown Area
Council
Halton health council cancels Oct meeting and reschedules
The Halton District Health Council meeting set for Oct 1 is cancelled and moved to Wed Nov 2 at 7 36 PM in St George s Anglican Church hall Georgetown area job postings seek two para legal assistants with transport and Acton Georgetown knowledge French a plus resumes to Rev Peter Barrow.
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Halton District
Halton Hills Teg
Acton
Georgetown
Peter Barrow
Halton Hills to vote on cheaper ice time for three hockey clubs
Halton Hills council will decide Monday whether to reclassify Georgetown Geminis Georgetown Chrysler Raiders as local adult sports groups to cut ice time rates saving about 741 and 624 respectively. Acton Sabres seek downclassification to minor sports to save 640 but were rejected. Geminis deficit around 4079 Sabres 3070. Raiders near break-even. Sabres president Ball warns of closure if rates stay high.
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Halton Hills
Finance Administration
Georgetown Geminis
Georgetown Chrysler Raiders
Geminis
Raiders
Acton Sabres
Gemini
Sabres
Sabre
Milt Ball
Bob Thompson
Bali
Elora
Orangeville
Cambridge
Ball
Peter Pomeroy
Coun
Pomeroy
Thompson
Connt Pomeroy
Glenn Gray
Coun. Rey Booths
Lewis probes hospital crowding and expansion plans
NDP leader Stephen Lewis said he would task researchers to review Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital along with two province hospitals after a Georgetown woman alleged crowded conditions and beds in corridors. Hospital admin Fred Morris unavailable. expansion plans include a 9 bed active treatment addition and a 100 bed extended care unit costing about $3.3 million.
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New Democratic Party
NDP
Stephen Lewis
Georgetown
District Memorial Hospital
Mr. Lewis
Fred Morris
Hut
Morris
17 Sideroad weight limit rejected by Works Committee
After months of debate the committee refused to post a weight limit on 17 Sideroad despite calls from area residents to curb truck traffic. Chair Mike Armstrong cited lack of viable alternate routes and the need to avoid driving costs up for gravel shipments from Indusmin Quarries. The panel favored road improvement over a restriction and noted regional responsibility with no ready alternatives. Residents warned they could escalate to a full council if the decision stood.
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Works Committee
Mike Armstrong
the Herald
Indusmin
Halton Hills
Tias Brown
Reed to dunk at Georgetown Fair dunking booth
Halton Hurlington MPP Julian Reed plans a repeat dunking appearance at the Georgetown Fair on Saturday to boost funds for community betterment projects with the Georgetown Jaycees. Other targets include Bill Gassner and Larry Nichols, while Jaycees president Bob Hutter says he will also throw.
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Halton-Hurlington
Julian Reed
Georgetown
Georgetown Jayceen
Bill Gassner
Larry Nicholk
Young Men's Club
Sterald
Bob Hutter
Mr. Nichols
Rain Dampens Halton Crop Outlook Amid Prolonged Rainfall
Ontario agriculture official Henry Stanley notes soil saturation across Halton with light soils showing groundwater and heavy clay in the south. Corn silage harvest is far behind normal, mold appears in crops, winter wheat is down, and about half the regional wheat has been planted. Hay crops excel with multiple cuttings while pastures are excellent. frost timing may affect corn drying and alfalfa cutting plans. Weather records show this year’s rainfall near last year’s totals with a particularly wet August and September.
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Halton
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Henry Stanley
Stanley
Jor Sk
Mr. Stanley
Alicia Scott
Halton Hills
the Herald
Board Named for Halton Hills Legal Clinic
Preparations for Halton Hills legal clinic proceed after a Georgetown meeting at Knox Presbyterian Church. Two sites chosen: St. John’s United Church in Georgetown and Acton Community Centre. Target opening by mid October with Acton two days weekly and Georgetown three. Directors include Gordon Chapman Pat Slat Acton and Johan McMillan Monty Hyde Ralph Ursel les Mills de Barrow ta or Richarrd Ruggle Georgetown Sue Tanner and a Toronto law student for support. They seek two office workers and a secretary receptionist.
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Halton Hills
Georgetown
Knox Presbyterian Church
St. John's United Church
Acton Community Centre
Acton
Gordon Chapman
Pat Slat
Johan McMillan
Monty Hyde
Ralph Ursel
Les Mills
de Barrow
Richarrd Ruggle
Sue Tanner
Toronto
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Arena
Wintario
Pat Sheehan
Sheehan
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Legion
Elizabeth St. S
Brampton
Cliff Pilkey
Ontario Federation of Labour
Holy Cross Church
Brownies and Guides
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Rotary
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Georgetown Rotary Club
Paul Harris
Rotary Club
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Agriculture and Environment
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Rotary International Foundation
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Tracy Porter
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Janet Robinson
Gail Nixon
Patsy Arthurs
Ginny Hulme
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Tracie Treahy
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Lynn Barat
Solly Benville
Lillian Clayton
Jeanette Milton
Jane Cartwright
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Kelly Bennett
Muriel McClure
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